London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Middlesex University - MDX vs London School of Management Education - LSME vs Stanmore School Of Business - SSB vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 492 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: London School of Management Education - LSME (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/7 categories
Middlesex University - MDX: wins 0/7 categories
London School of Management Education - LSME: wins 5/7 categories
Stanmore School Of Business - SSB: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Balance Global: wins 0/7 categories
Reception Academy: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.20
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Best programme: Business Administration and Operations Management
London, The United Kingdom
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
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London, The United Kingdom
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.25
4.00
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4.50
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Location
4.78
4.06
5.00
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4.75
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Professors
4.26
4.26
5.00
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4.63
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Internationality
4.80
4.23
5.00
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4.63
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Student life
3.63
4.19
5.00
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3.88
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Value
4.04
4.06
5.00
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4.13
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Accommodation
3.78
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3.65
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3.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Practical, relevant, and industry-standard course content
  • +Passionate, supportive, and approachable lecturers
  • +Diverse, inclusive, and vibrant campus community
  • +Excellent lecturers and strong academic programmes.
  • +Amazing staff support and welcoming environment.
  • +Encouragement to further education and personal development.

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  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and alumni network.

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Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in academic programs.
  • -Inadequate support services and limited social opportunities.
  • -High fees with perceived low value and administrative issues.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are often criticized as being ineffective.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support leaves students feeling ignored.

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  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.

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Rating summary
What students say

Perceived strengths of this institution lie significantly in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both receiving top marks. Conversely, **Student Life** emerges as the area with the lowest reported satisfaction. Ratings for Facilities, Professors, Accomodation, and Value fall within a moderate to good range, indicating generally positive feedback across these aspects.

Surveyed metrics indicate a generally positive university experience. Professors and Internationality received the highest marks, both above 4.2. Facilities and Student Life also scored well, exceeding 4.1. Location and Value were rated respectably around 4.0. The weakest area, Accommodation, scored significantly lower at 3.6.

This institution demonstrates outstanding strengths in its teaching quality, vibrant student life, prime location, and strong international focus, all receiving perfect scores. Conversely, accommodation is a significant area for improvement, rated at zero. Facilities and overall value are also highly regarded, indicating a generally positive student experience.

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Performance varies across key aspects of university life. Outstanding ratings were awarded for Location (4.75) and Professors (4.625), alongside strong marks for Internationality (4.625) and Facilities (4.5). Student Life (3.875) and Value (4.125) received good scores. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews (~74%) are positive, praising academic reputation, expert faculty, and excellent resources. A small percentage (~3.4%) express dissatisfaction with lecturing quality, course structure, or career services.

With a 4.24 average rating from 161 reviews, ~89% of feedback is positive. Students praise practical course content, passionate lecturers, and a good campus vibe. No negative reviews were recorded.

The single review is overwhelmingly positive, with a 5/5 rating. The student praised excellent lecturers and exceptional support from staff.

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All eight student reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.63/5. Students highly praise the knowledgeable instructors, quality curriculum, and enriching learning experience.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
35%
100%
0%
63%
0%
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4★
44%
53%
0%
0%
38%
0%
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3★
19%
11%
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2★
2%
0%
0%
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1★
1%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Great Experience

LSE is a great place to create life-long connections and friends. There's a certain sense of community that is special to the university. The staff are hands-on and approachable. The facilities are modern and well-equipped.

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most teachers are very patient when helping and explaining to student with questions, the time table planning is not great, responsible team is only accepting online request which the reply was always unable to make changes(except health related issues )

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Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

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